James Comer on Health Care

ObamaCare stifles businesses; pass tort reform instead

President Obama has placed the government between you and your doctor. That is unacceptable. The ObamaCare machine is just getting started, and the impact of this misguided law will have long-term repercussions. We need leadership in Washington that
will repeal ObamaCare. Not only is ObamaCare having an impact on individuals, but it is also stifling businesses from creating jobs.

We must also pass tort reform to protect doctors from frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of healthcare.
In my discussions with doctors, they spend too much time and money on defensive medicine, meaning that doctors require x-rays and other defensive medicine to protect them in the event
of a lawsuit rather than treating the patient's issue. Once in office, I will work with doctors to improve this situation so that citizens aren't paying more for their medical visits.

The American Family Association Action Voter Guide asked if candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).'
American Family Association Action (AFA Action) produces the online "iVoterGuide" for selected state and federal races. The mission of AFA Action is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America.

The Project Vote Smart Voter Guide inferred how candidates would respond to the question, 'Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?'
Project Vote Smart notes, "in response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Congressional candidates' public records to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2016, are provided [for candidates who] refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."